The Eagles Aerie No. 3928 will host a free New Year's Eve celebration Friday at 8 p.m. The event is open to members and guests. Dandy Randy will D.J. the event. At midnight there will be black-eyed peas and cornbread. A shuttle service will be available.

For more information, call 967-6164.

Christmas tree pickup

Boy Scout Troop 214 is providing pickup and disposal of Christmas trees in the Russellville area. Trees, with ornaments removed, will be picked up Thursday and Jan. 2 as a fund-raiser for the troop. Donations of a minimum of $5 can be placed in a plastic bag and attached to the tree. Trees can be left at the curb. To schedule a pickup, call 857-7852.

The scouts will properly dispose of the trees. Proceeds from this fund-raiser will be used by the local scouts attending a High Adventure Sea Base

Boy Scout camp in June.

Annual New Year's Eve dance from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Rogers-Rye Post 2283 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold its annual New Year's Eve Dance from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday at the VFW building on State Highway 7 North. Music will be provided by Razzin' Kane. Blackeyed peas, cornbread and all the trimmings will be served at midnight.

Small business and technology classes offered at Tech

Classes offered by the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Arkansas Tech University during January include:

To register, call (479) 356-2077 or (800) 862-2040 or online at asbtdc.ualr.edu/training.

Holiday closings

Russellville Animal Shelter, Recycle Works and the yard waste facility will be closed Friday-Sunday for New Years.

The Animal Shelter and Recycle Works will re-open at 9 a.m. on Monday and the yard waste facility will re-open at 9 a.m. on Tuesday.

AARP seeks volunteers to

prepare income tax returns

The AARP Tax-Aide program is seeking volunteers to help prepare income tax returns for senior and low-to-moderate income persons. The program offers free assistance to qualifying individuals in the preparation of federal and state income tax returns. Training will be provided. Prior experience in tax preparation is helpful but not required. Basic computer skill (data entry) is needed. Self study material is available and formal training will be Jan. 24-28 at Hughes Center.

Preparation of tax returns will begin Feb. 1 and continue through April 13. Volunteers should plan to work at least four hours per week during this period. For more information, call O.D. Smith at 968-3287.

Donations for leukemia patient

An account has been opened for Jordan Vinson of Cabot at Simmons First Bank. Vinson, 22, has been diagnosed with AML leukemia and is a patient at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Pottsville High School and the son of Dennis and Tina Vinson of London.

Donations can be made to account number 7198671 at any Simmons Bank location.

Princess Tea Party scheduled for Feb. 13

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! All the Princesses of the land. Fulfill your little girl's dream of a lavish tea party to share with their friends on Feb. 13 from 2-4 p.m. They will be as thrilled as if they're in Disneyland when they are each welcomed and greeted by an extra special guest, Miss Arkansas 2010 Alyse Eady.

Most little Princesses do not have an opportunity to chat and have their pictures taken with Miss Arkansas, but these special guests will have an additional treat as they will also be entertained by Miss Arkansas, a trained vocalist and ventriloquist. Add in Princess dress-up, make-up, and games and you have a "Princess Tea Party to Remember."

This is a special event for the Arkansas River Valley and a benefit for the River Valley Arts Center. Tickets are available for $25 each at River Valley Arts Center, 1001 East B Street, Russellville or by credit card at (479) 968-2452. Reservations required.